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C" of <br />Elk — <br />River <br />Resolution 25 - 14 <br />A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Elk River Authorizing <br />the Purchase of Real Estate. <br />WHEREAS, the John Maher ("Seller") is the owner of the real property located at in the City of Elk <br />River, County of Sherburne, State of Minnesota, which is legally described as follows: <br />ELK RIVER CITY SEC:31 TWP:33.0 RG: 26 W: LOT: Blk: 2.67W 1-2 OF NE <br />1-4 OF NW 1-4 LYING S & W OF ELK RIVER EX N 950 FT <br />(PID 75-00131-2100) (the "Property"); and <br />WHEREAS, Elk River Parks and Recreation Master Plan - Initiative 4 Connect to the Rivers, <br />Recommendation 1, Strategy 1 states: As opportunities arise, consider adding riverfront property to <br />the city's park system with priority on properties or easements that allow for linear connections <br />along the river; and <br />WHEREAS, The Parks and Recreation Commission toured the real estate on November 10, 2024 <br />and unanimously recommended the City Council pursue this real estate in accordance with the Elk <br />River Parks and Recreation Master Plan on November 13, 2024; and <br />WHEREAS, the Minnesota Statutes § 462.356, subd. 2, requires that the Elk River Planning <br />Commission ("Planning Commission") review the proposed acquisition of the Property for <br />compliance with the City's comprehensive municipal plan, and to report its findings in writing to the <br />City Council of the City of Elk River ("City Council"); and <br />WHEREAS, Minnesota Statutes §462.356, subd. 2, provides for an exception from the requirement <br />for review by the Planning Commission upon 2/3 vote of the City Council when in its judgment it <br />finds that the acquisition of real property has no relationship to the City's comprehensive municipal <br />plan; and <br />WHEREAS, the City finds the acquisition of the Property is in the public's interest and furthers the <br />aims and purposes of the City, and that the acquisition has no relationship to the City's <br />comprehensive municipal plan. <br />NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Elk River, <br />Minnesota, as follows: <br />232669v1 <br />